Posted on 12/19/2025 1:37:37 PM PST by E. Pluribus Unum
Summary
In August 2025, President Donald Trump launched a federal law enforcement surge in Washington, D.C., declaring a crime emergency, temporarily federalizing the Metropolitan Police Department, and deploying federal agents alongside hundreds of National Guard troops. The administration billed it as a mission to combat rampant crime, touting successes despite data showing violent crime had already been declining for two years (reaching 30-year lows).
Four months later, activists, immigrants, and local Democratic leaders argue the operation has evolved into a de facto immigration crackdown. Official figures indicate about one-third (roughly 2,500) of over 7,500 total arrests were immigration-related. Early data through mid-October showed most (over 80%) of those detained by ICE had no criminal records or pending charges.
Residents report frequent, intimidating tactics—including checkpoints, masked agents in unmarked vehicles, and arrests at school drop-offs, food sites, and Hispanic neighborhoods—often starting as routine traffic stops. Witnesses describe harassment and fear, with some families avoiding medical care or public activities. A federal lawsuit alleges many arrests lack probable cause or warrants; a judge recently blocked warrantless detentions in immigrant-heavy areas.
The White House insists the focus remains on crime "regardless of immigration status," noting arrests for serious offenses like homicide and drugs, and lawful due process. With no announced end to the surge—and plans for more troops after a recent incident—local leaders say D.C.'s limited autonomy hampers pushback, leaving immigrants in routine fear.
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Activist’s word for Illegal Aliens is immigrants ? LOL
Um, if the ‘immigrants’ are committing crimes, what is the issue?
Well, duh
I liked it better when Biden called them “newcomers.”
Yeah! Enforce our existing laws! What a theory!
“...after a recent incident”
You really can’t hate AP enough.
I voted for this.
If “activists” say, that’s good enough for you, eh. Ape Pee?
Targets immigrants?
Uh, yeah.
They are funny. “Crime had already been declining for two years”. Meanwhile the police chief has resigned having been caught cooking crime stats.
That was the whole idea. Who writes this shit?
It does not target immigrants as the word immigrant grants them a right to be here in the left's mind. They are ILLEGAL ALIENS and they are targeted rightfully and legally.
Illegal aliens become criminals the minute they set foot in this country illegally.
“Immigrants” = foreign nationals in the country illegally…
exactly the people ICE is supposed to target.
“Four months later, activists, immigrants, and local Democratic leaders argue the operation has evolved into a de facto immigration crackdown.”
Then why are all murder amounts down, stupid people?
wy69
If you're here legally, carry proof of status. Your "Federal" RealID compliant driver license serves that purpose.
If you're here illegally, GTFOOMC!!!!
And?
After the recent murder of two WV National Guard soldiers ...
You really can’t hate AP enough.
Indeed. And you can't spell crAP without the A P.
All had “pending charges” - illegal entry to the United States.
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